The term 'far from genteel' is used to describe someone or something that is not polite, refined, or well-mannered. The crossword solutions for this term are SAVAGE (6 letters), MEAN (4 letters), CRASS (5 letters), and EARTHY (6 letters). SAVAGE implies a lack of restraint or control, while MEAN suggests a lack of kindness or generosity. CRASS implies a lack of good taste or tact, and EARTHY implies a lack of sophistication or refinement. All of these words together suggest a person or thing that is far from genteel.